xiv, 317 pages ; 23 cm

Each commentary opens with an introduction to the biblical book, looking especially at questions concerning its background, authorship, date, purpose, structure, and theology. A select bibliography also points readers to resources for their own study. The authors own translation from the original Hebrew forms the basis of the commentary proper. Verse-by-verse comments nicely balance in-depth discussions of technical matters textual criticism, critical problems, and so on with exposition of the biblical writers theology and its implications for the life of faith today

Includes bibliographical references (pages 76-80)

Includes indexes

Includes text of Ruth in English

Introduction: -- Text -- Canonicity -- Literary criticism -- Authorship and date -- Purpose -- Setting -- Genre -- Legal background -- Themes -- Theology -- Analysis of contents -- Select bibliography -- Text and Commentary -- Report: The story of Ruth and Naomi (1:1--4:17) -- The genealogy of Perez (4:18-22)

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